A: Tiger Band is the marching band of Clemson University. It is composed
of winds, percussion, and auxiliary units (color guard, dancers, and twirlers). Tiger
Band is the "Band that Shakes the Southland" and they show their spirit and
pride by performing every Saturday during football season in front of 80,000 fans in
Death Valley.

A: Yes! Rehearsals are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 4:00
to 6:00PM and Saturday mornings prior to Home games. All academic majors are represented
within the membership of Tiger Band. Current Members will tell you that you always have
time to do the things that you enjoy, and most Tiger Band members see rehearsal as a
much needed break from their studies.

A: Tiger Band members are asked to purchase their own marching shoes,
an "official" Tiger band T-shirt, and have the option of buying a Tiger Band hat.
All other uniform items and all travel costs (meals, hotels, etc.) are provided
free of charge.

A: Tiger Band is one of the few college bands in the country to perform at
all of their team's conference away games. There are usually two full-band trips, and
all other away games are attended by a large pep-band. Tiger Band also travels as a
full-band to any post-season events; including the 2009 Music City Bowl, as well as the
Champ Sports, Peach, Humanitarian, Gator, Independence, Citrus, Hall of Fame and Orange
Bowl games. All travel expenses are covered by the Clemson University Athletic Department.

A: Yes! Tiger Band is an academic class offered by the Department of
Performing Arts. Members earn 1 hour of academic credit that can be used as elective
credit in any major. Members of the percussion section and all auxiliary units earn a
second hour of credit for extra rehearsals.

A: Yes. As each individual studentís academic schedule varies, Tiger Band
members may have a required class or lab that conflicts with band rehearsal. With advance
approval by the director, these class conflicts are allowed.

A: Membership in Tiger Band can provide unique opportunities for students
to develop their teamwork and leadership skills while participating in a large, highly
respected campus organization. In addition, members have life-long opportunities to
"network" with Clemson students and alumni from all disciplines.

A: Yes. A number of band scholarships are available to qualified musicians.
Band scholarships are talent-based and average approximately $500.00 per semester. These
scholarships require participation in Tiger Band and Symphonic Band, and they are
automatically renewed each semester that a student remains active in the band program.
Scholarship auditions are held annually from January through March for the following academic
year.

A: Each of the bands at Clemson are offered as separate classes. Though
there is no requirement to participate in any other band, many Tiger Band members also
choose to participate in Symphonic Band (Music 362), Jazz Ensemble (Music 363), Concert
Band (Music 364), Basketball Pep Band (Music 331), or various percussion ensembles.
Additionally, many band students choose to study their instrument privately (Music 151).

A: Yes! Tiger Band has built a reputation as one of the finest college marching
bands in the country. Unlike many high school bands that perform a single competition show
the entire season, Tiger Band performs several different shows each season. The difficulty
level of the music and drills for any given show is based on the amount of rehearsals available
prior to the performance. Like most college bands, members may use music on the field, so it
is not necessary to spend time memorizing music. There is no place in the country more exciting
for a marching band to perform than Clemsonís "Death Valley" on Saturday afternoon in front of
more than 80,000 fans.

A: Yes! Some of your most memorable times at Clemson University student will be
as a member of time of Tiger Band. Students in the band develop friendships that last a
lifetime, and each fall former members return from across the country to perform Tiger Rag
"one more time" as a member of the Alumni Band. If you liked performing in you high school
marching band, you will truly enjoy performing as a member of "THE BAND THAT SHAKES THE
SOUTHLAND."

A: New Clemson University students may register for Tiger Band (Music 361,
Section 1 for 1 credit hour) during their orientation visit to campus in the summer or
when they arrive on campus in the fall. The University limits all incoming freshmen to
a set number of credit hours during summer class registration; however, you may add Tiger
Band to your schedule at the beginning of the fall semester. If you are unable to register
for Tiger Band at orientation because you have reached your credit hour limit, you will be
able to add Tiger Band (or other bands) after classes begin. Current Clemson students may
register during their assigned registration period or when they arrive in the fall.

A: A detailed rehearsal schedule and additional information concerning auditions
will be sent to interested students in early July. Please do not hesitate to
contact the Band Office if you have any
questions.